Specialized Equipment and Services Research Guide
A grab bar must be:
- Placed horizontally or vertically
- Non-slip in the center
- Right
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Fixed bench
A fixed shower bench is required by the Quebec Construction Code. However, its location in relation to the grab bars and faucets is not specified. In the field, Kéroul often notices some inconsistencies in their arrangement. In order for a person in a seated position to be able to use the faucets and the showerhead, the fixed shower bench must be installed near these elements. The illustration in the guideBarrier-free design standards
(PDF) 
shows it well.
Removable bench
Kéroul recommends that accommodation establishments also equip themselves with a removable shower bench. This type of bench is generally preferable to fixed benches, since it is more versatile. It can be positioned as needed, and some models even allow the backrest to be adjusted to have the armrest on the left or right side.
A removable shower bench must:
- Be rigid and stable
- Be wide enough to easily transfer
- Have a file
- Feature non-slip tips
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Some clients require sensory materials to access your activities or facilities. Models or other tactile devices are a good way to achieve this.
To our knowledge, there is only one company that offers this type of device in Quebec:
Tactile Studio – Please Touch!
A pioneering company in the field of cultural accessibility,Tactile Studio designs and manufactures sensory devices to touch, smell and listen to.
These tailor-made solutions take various forms: building models, orientation plans, and interpretations of works of art. The Louvre, in particular, entrusted Tactile Studio with the design and creation of four sensory tours, making the contents of different parts of their collections accessible. The same goes for the Bordeaux Opera, which commissioned a tactile model to facilitate visitor orientation and represent the architecture of the performance hall.
By emphasizing the values of inclusion and living together that are dear to universal design, Tactile Studio offers unforgettable sensory experiences, allowing all audiences to build a new relationship with art, culture, leisure and entertainment.
Tactile Studio is now expanding its activities in Quebec in partnership with Kéroul. Contact us to learn how tactile exploration could enhance your visitors' experience.
Company that offers the production of adapted documents.
Point-Par-Point inc. AlterGo has produced acatalog of specialized equipment to improve the accessibility of swimming pools . There are all kinds of hoists, stairs, water chairs and ramps.
A hoist must:
- Be usable by a wide variety of user types
- Allow a person to be fully immersed in water
- Have a file
- Allow the person to be stable
- Require little physical effort from employees
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Another successful product that seems to be generating a lot of interest is thePool Pod .
Company dedicated to the sale of adapted equipment
Two sign languages are used in Quebec: Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) and American Sign Language (ASL).
Sign language interpretation allows for greater cultural accessibility. In Quebec, it is considered a right under the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. If a person requests interpretation services, it is your responsibility to provide them.
Interpretation rates vary from one interpreter to another and from one company to another. However, they generally average around $70 per hour. For interpretations lasting more than three hours, a second interpreter may be necessary, as this is a very energy-intensive task.
Some service providers:
- Centre de la communauté sourde du Montréal métropolitain (CCSMM)
- Service d'interprétation visuelle et tactile (SIVET)
Some firms, includingSpectacle Interface andSeeing Voices , specialize in performing comedy shows or plays alongside the actors from the original play.
L'Association québécoise des interprètes en langue des signes has a list of organizations offering these services.
- Tessier Récréo-Parc (known for its accessible parks)
- Jambette Recreational Equipment Jambette Inc.
- Simexco (Lauri-Paule Hébert 450 922-2040 poste 109)
Supplier of sensory tools and games
Supplier
Whether for your cottage or a laundry room, it is important to install front-loading washers and dryers to ensure accessibility for all.
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Suppliers who offer electric bed bases with adjustable legs
An internationally award-winning assistive device that enables anyone with limited fine motor skills to write, paint, draw and access technology.
Web accessibility standards follow the standardsWCAG .It is best to think beyond web standards to focus more on the “usability” of your web platform.Web Experience Toolkit
can help programmers develop code compatible with assistive technologies. The Regroupement des aveugles et amblyopes du Montréal métropolitain (RAAMM) also offers aformation comprehensive on web accessibility and aAccessibility Resource Directory .
The modification mandate can be entrusted to a programmer who is knowledgeable in the field. Some web accessibility specialists can also advise your team.
To test the accessibility of your site, you can use tools likeWAVE This tool provides a general idea, but does not provide a reliable assessment. To ensure that the site is usable and accessible, it is best to conduct user tests with people with visual or motor disabilities who use a screen reader. The experience of several users will give an overall picture of the actual usability of your site.
Sign P-150-5 is displayed to indicate reserved parking for disabled persons.
The OPHQ wrote theGuide to disabled parking for municipalities. Also seethe illustrated technical sheet of Kéroul.
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Several municipalities offer this service.
The wheelchair symbol is generally used to identify accessible routes, services and facilities, including restrooms.
It is available in all stores where toilet pictograms are available.
Manufacturers and sales of adapted boards
Quebec Building Authority
The Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) publishes a list oflifting devices for people with disabilities approved and capable of being installed in Quebec.
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There are several things that can make a workstation more accessible:
- A trackball-type computer mouse
- A height-adjustable desk
- A touch keyboard
- A screen reader with speech synthesis
- A character enlargement software (ZoomText)
The Quebec Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPHQ) has listedseveral other tools available. An occupational therapist is the professional best equipped to find tailor-made solutions.
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If a fixed access ramp is required, it must meet the following criteria:
- Slope of no more than 8% (1:12)
- Without threshold (maximum 1.3 cm)
- Width between 87 cm and 92 cm
- Dual-height handrails for ramps over 5% (1:20) The upper one is at a height of 91.5 cm The lower one is at a height of 75 cm
- Side protection (wheel guard or guardrail) at least 10 cm high
- Landing including a maneuvering area of 1.8 m (minimum 1.5 m) in front of the door
Although it is always preferable to have it fixed, a removable ramp is also an option.
Please see ourillustrated sheets for more details.
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Portable ramps:
A hygiene room is a bathroom intended for people with significant mobility impairments. These people must use a patient lift, a treatment table (or adult changing table), and a toilet with grab bars. The room must be large enough for a caregiver to move around in.
The equipment
- Automatic door opener
- Large trash can with airtight lid
- Diaper bin
- Ceiling-mounted rail hoist (the stretcher - canvas - is provided by the user)
- Care table (adult changing table) with removable safety barrier
- Accessible sink (with clearance)
- Access to faucets with motion detector
- Toilet grab bars
- Collecting container for used syringes and needles
- Clear instructions on how to operate the patient lift and treatment table
- Emergency bells accessible from bed and toilet
A review fromAlterGo on hygiene rooms is available upon request from the Renovation-Expansion-Construction department of the City of Montreal or directly from AlterGo.
Otherwise,Changing Places : the Practical Guide The UK Changing Places Corsortium has fairly comprehensive standards.
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- MF (frequency modulation) transmission system
- IR (infrared) transmission system
- Magnetic buckle system
- Closed captioning system in cinema
Audition Québec has carried out aguide explaining how to use these systems.
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For a one-off event, do not hesitate to contact your district or municipality to find out if they are able to lend you the equipment.
An accessible picnic table:
- Height between 73 and 86 cm
- Minimum clearance of 68.5 cm high, 75 cm wide and 48 cm deep
For more details, see the Trails, Parks and Outdoor Furniture section of the guide.The outdoors for everyone: inspiring practices and suitable equipment.
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The beach mat allows easier access to the beach for people using wheelchairs or a “hippocampe” (a type of all-terrain beach wheelchair). It prevents the user from sinking into the sand. With the mat, it also helps the person guiding the wheelchair — requiring less effort and making the experience much more pleasant for everyone.
Suppliers
Deschamps Mats Systems, Inc. www.mobi-mat.comGo Rampe
https://gorampe.com/rampe/tapis-dacces-pour-fauteuil-roulant-accessmat/ contact@gorampe.comAn accessible chemical toilet must:
- Include a horizontal grab bar next to the seat
- Be large enough for a person in a wheelchair to turn around inside
- Ideally allow access to toilet paper while seated
- Be easy to open and close with one hand
You can refer to the standards described in our illustrated technical sheets.illustrated technical sheets